ATHLÂ 0110. Softball Training
Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 111
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses softball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate softball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
ATHL 0110 - Softball Training
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Catalog Description Formerly known as PHED 111 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Stresses softball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate softball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Demonstrate individual defensive skills. CSLO #2: Identify team building and leadership techniques. CSLO #3: Evaluate different spins and pitch location. CSLO #4: Demonstrate various bunts used in the short game. CSLO #5: Demonstrate various types of slides. CSLO #6: Identify different offensive situations. Effective Term Fall 2020 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 29-174 Outside of Class Hours 0 Total Student Learning Hours 29-174 Course Objectives 1. Analyze offensive strategies. 2. Identify the benefits of using arm band offensive signals in game situations 3. Evaluate defensive strategies that prevent stolen bases. 4. Develop a scouting report on an opponent. 5. Demonstrate techniques to lining up a double-cut from the warning track. 6. Demonstrate pitch calling techniques in college softball. 7. Perform defensive signals used in a bunt situation and align defensive players on the infield. 8. Implement offensive signals in a game using arm band signals. 9. Perform plays to defend a first and third situation while on defense. 10. Demonstrate breathing techniques to use during a game. 11. Perform the steps to fielding a ground ball in the infield. 12. Demonstrate the bunting techniques used in the short game. 13. Compare and contrast different defensive situations. 14. Utilize relaxation breathing techniques. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information CSU Transferable UC Transferable Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Example: After analyzing and discussing opponents game film, develop a scouting report and present it to the team. A rubric will be used to grade the assignment and a traditional grading scale will be used. Skill Demonstrations Example: Perform the steps to fielding a ground ball in the infield. Video analysis will be used to assess the skill. Pass/Fail grading. Repeatable Yes Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Lab: Discussion by the instructor on the various aspects of defensive scenarios. The students will examine the scenarios and discuss in small groups (Objective 9) Instructor will lead a discussion on breathing techniques to use during warm-ups, in the on deck circle and in the dugout, followed by student practice. (Objective 6) Following an instructor demonstration, the students will perform plays to defend a first and third situation while on defense. (Objective 5) Following an instructor demonstration, students will perform the bunting techniques used in the short game. (Objective 8) Distance Learning The instructor will lecture on the steps to fielding a ground ball. The students will outside the steps to fielding a ground ball. (Objective 11) Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read text book "Heads Up Baseball" and prepare your personal Mission statement. 2. Read text book "Heads Up Baseball" and be prepared to discuss the different types of breathing techniques. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Identify three defensive strategies to defend a first and third play. Prepare a written report on the three strategies. 2. Create a guide book for offensive signals and strategies to use in a game. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Heads-up Baseball; Playing one pitch at a time Author: Ken Ravizza/Tom Hanson Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publication Date: 2017 Text Edition: 2nd Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Transferable Courses to the UC System
...or all of these ATHL, KIN and RECM...from PHYS 0105 / PHYS 0110 and PHYS 0205...
